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Can I make him/her do … ?

Judges determine the outcomes where parties are unable to do so, but litigation is not the only option. If preliminary settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, a good mediator can make all the difference, and the courts encourage settlement and often supply opportunities to explore resolution. Modern models such as collaborative practice and the use of mental health professionals like Parenting Coordinators can assist clients in seeing past the immediate issues to solutions which can work for the future, and parties are generally only limited by their imaginations and willingness to work together. Forward-thinking parties often make immediate sacrifices in order to reduce conflict and form practical, lasting results.